Michael Kazakewich is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Coastal Bridge Advisors since 2009. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Westport, CT. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and offers specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting and ERISA services.

Christopher Wright Sr. is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Kingsview Wealth Management and Kingsview Partners LLC since 2022, following a six-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management services through a combination of in-house investment strategies and third-party managers, offering a range of portfolio options including equities, fixed income, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Paul Farella is a financial advisor at Moneco Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Moneco Advisors since 2023, following prior roles at ADCM, LLC dba Willow and Alexandra Dest Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Farella manages a newsletter called The Economic Intuitive, serves as an elected school committee member for the Central Berkshire Regional School District, is a member of the Stakeholder Council for the Global Reporting Initiative, and chairs the board of the Love of T Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Moneco Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting for plan sponsors. The firm offers tailored investment programs that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes a diverse range of investment instruments and third-party platforms.

Peter Osborne is a financial advisor with Moneco Advisors in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Moneco Advisors since 2017 and has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Moneco Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-based portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services. The firm employs discretionary and non-discretionary asset management strategies using a variety of investment vehicles and analytical approaches, often leveraging model portfolios and sub-advisors to tailor portfolios to client goals and risk tolerances.

Lynn Najman is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2025, she worked at Eagle Ridge Investment Management for four years and LRN Associates, Ltd for thirteen years. She volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing pro bono financial coaching to recently widowed women. Carnegie Investment Counsel offers investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, and it provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

Emily Boothroyd is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Merit Financial Advisors. Her career includes roles at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, and other firms dating back to 2011. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and provides investment advisory services alongside insurance advice. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed through centralized sleeves and model portfolios, supported by an internal investment team and committee, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Charles Maclean is a financial advisor with Moneco Advisors in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Maclean operates Moneco Advisors LLC, an independent investment advisory business. Moneco Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with approximately $1.9 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and access to sponsored advisory programs, employing a variety of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Antonio Rodrigues is a financial advisor with Procyon Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Procyon since 2018 and previously held roles at Olson Mobeck Investment Advisors and People's Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family business, Tony Rods Custom Fence LLC, where he is a member and CFO. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and institutional consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets, primarily using fundamental analysis to guide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across a variety of investment vehicles.

Daniel Besse is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC and RSM US Wealth Management LLC. Outside of wealth management, he is a co-founder and vice president of a children’s clothing brand, Pampered Pant, LLC, and serves as the treasurer for the Easton Baseball League. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services, including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Charles Rocco is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Moneco Advisors since 2018 and previously held positions at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he has been involved with Rocco & Associates Wealth Management’s insurance agency. Moneco Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering tailored portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to a broad range of investment strategies across multiple custodial platforms.

Robert Pavlik is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including SlateStone Wealth, Banyan Partners, and Oaktree Asset Management. Pavlik has been with Dakota Wealth since 2020. Dakota Wealth advises a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, and business enterprises, offering wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management. The firm uses a primarily long-term, customized investment approach that blends fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and is notable for its involvement in pooled and private fund structures as well as sub-advisory roles for ETFs.

Matthew Winthrop is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Easton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and RBC Capital Markets LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Musical Director for the CT Grateful Dead All Stars, a local music group. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options across multiple managed account programs and emphasizes personalized client engagement through semi-annual portfolio reviews.

Dana Mascalo is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and currently serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor and CEO/Partner at CBA Management Co., LLC. She has worked at Coastal Bridge Advisors since 2025, following seven years at TrinityPoint Wealth, LLC, and ten years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Coastal Bridge Advisors offers financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and constructs diversified portfolios utilizing a range of investment vehicles, while providing access to specialized advisory services and lending solutions through affiliated entities and third parties.

David Stewart is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities since 2020, following prior roles at Investment Advisors Asset Management and Royal Alliance Associates. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside a formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Todd Schroeder is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Moneco Advisors and has previously worked at LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Moneco Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-based portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across various asset classes, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and sub-advisors.

Mary Orena is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with a Series 65 designation. She joined the firm in 2024 and has prior experience with UBS - Hilton Group. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Salve Regina University and operated Saloon Grille. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and offers diversified portfolio construction across various asset classes, leveraging external managers and specialized advisory services.

Francis Mc Kenna is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Chilton Trust Company for twelve years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with ACC Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

David Boczar is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Bay Colony Advisors and has previously worked at VestGen Advisors, Emerald Wealth Advisors, Westport Resources Management, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board and as treasurer of the Easton Exchange Club charitable foundation and volunteers as treasurer for the Easton CT Boy Scouts and Easton CT Senior Center. Bay Colony Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm combines fundamental investment analysis with model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, and offers family office and concierge services alongside institutional retirement fiduciary solutions.

Louis Gloria is a financial advisor with Procyon, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley, among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as managing director and owner of Procyon Risk, an insurance agency overseeing client engagement and producer management. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets, focusing on a combination of internal portfolio construction and access to external managers, and distinguishes itself by advising private funds and managing pooled investment vehicles.

Arthur Kelleher is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moneco Advisors since 2017. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial LLC since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Kelleher is involved in family businesses providing tax preparation, accounting, and payroll services. Moneco Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm with 43 advisors serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.